Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer. Yet the majority of patients have never heard of it until they are told they have the disease. To help raise awareness, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) in 2009 declared March “Myeloma Awareness Month.” Last year over 60 cities and four states did the same. Increasing awareness of this devastating disease can lead to increased funding for research and ultimately save lives. Awareness can lead to patients asking whether their doctor has considered myeloma as a possible cause for their symptoms and can lead to earlier diagnosis.

SG Competition - Top 10 Support Groups with most media regarding myeloma from now through March 31 will be put into a drawing for a Gift Certificate from Panera for free bagels for their group meetings for a year (press releases and tips available by contacting Robin Tuohy: rtuohy@myeloma.org)

- The IMF will post facts, images, videos, and other messages of hope throughout myeloma awareness month on the IMF Facebook and Twitter pages. If you use Facebook and/or Twitter, we encourage use of these platforms to help spread the word by sharing and retweeting.